US Bridges

290th ST over Ideal Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. East of Raven Ave · Structure no. 000000000106781

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th ST over Ideal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 290th ST over Ideal Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries290th ST
CrossesIdeal Creek
Location0.4 Mi. East of Raven Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.18393, -93.15229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th ST over Ideal Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th ST over Ideal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 290th ST over Ideal Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 290th ST over Ideal Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 290th ST over Ideal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.